2 miles northeast of Big Rapids
Mecosta County, Michigan · 43.7208° N, 85.4429° W
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Updated 14 Oct 2026, 6:08 pm EDT. Get alerts for Townline Lake
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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.
77 acres · deepest 52 ft (measured) · shoreline about 1.8 mi · clarity about 14 ft
Townline Lake is the 22nd largest of the 71 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Mecosta County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 3rd deepest of the 26 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 49 of the other 56 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 1.8 miles along the state outline. About 47% of its area is deeper than 20 ft.
Ranks against Mecosta County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure
1 public access site on Townline Lake.
Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Average water clarity is about 14 ft (Secchi depth 4.3 m, satellite readings 2018–23).
Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
21 other lakes of 10+ acres within about 6 miles of Townline Lake; 1 public launch in magenta. Sources: Michigan DNR, US Census Bureau.
Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.
Townline Lake is 52 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 77 acres.
Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Townline Lake.
About 66% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.